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RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« on: June 12, 2012, 05:22:29 PM »
Copied from RHS press release 7 June 2012

Ian Butterfield from Bourne End, Buckinghamshire has been awarded the Reginald Cory Cup for his hybridisation programme within Pleione which has resulted in the recent introduction and availability of new hybrids of merit.

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Re: RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2012, 06:23:10 PM »
That's good to hear, Brian.  Many congratulations to Ian Butterfield on this award - I hope Maren will pass on our good wishes, since she sees Ian regularly. 
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Re: RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2012, 12:05:10 AM »
Hi,

yes, Ian showed me the letter this evening.  I'll pass on the good wishes, I am sure he will appreciate them.  :) :) :)
« Last Edit: June 13, 2012, 07:59:19 AM by Maren »
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Re: RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 01:29:35 PM »
Ian's display at Malvern was superb.
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Re: RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 03:12:08 PM »
Ian says "Thank You".

All I can say is "what took them so long?" But better late than never. ;) ;) ;)
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Re: RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2012, 11:46:54 AM »
Friends, I'm changing the title of this thread to reflect  Ian B's honour  :)
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Re: RHS Reginald Cory Cup 2012 awarded to Ian Butterfield
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 09:56:19 PM »
Better late than never. COngratulations to Ian.
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